[photo-3d] Re: Top 10 Stereo Cameras?

["Ray Moxom" <raymoxom@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Mike Kersenbrock  wrote:
> In the context of that list, what is the definition
> of "best" and the weightings of the various attributes that
> could be used to determine "best"?
> Can we assume something like (in priority order):

>     1. Optics,  stopped down to f/8
        2. Optics,  fully open
        3. Shutter accuracy
        4. Format (120, 5P, 7P, ...)
        5. mechanical ruggedness
        6. Does cost enter "best" equations?
        7. User interface ease of use
        8. Availability for repair services and/or parts
        9. Type of focus mechanism, if any
        10. Styling (I've a friend who LOVES the look of the TDC vivid
            so he bought one)
        10. ......

> If we can finish a list, give numerical weightings, then
> discuss 1~10 ratings for each camera and attribute, we
> can then make a spreadsheet to give the results.  Of
> course, it'd still be opinion based results, but then....
>
> How's this for a start?

Great start mike! Thanks for the contribution.

I think that we can forget the 120 film cameras for this topic as the 35mm
field is big enough as it is.

Some will have a favourite camera that they consider is so much better than
the rest that any other stereo camera does not even come into consideration,
while others (such as yourself) might like to rank and weigh up the
advantages and disadvantages in a more objective way. I would have to agree
that the objective approach is far more practical when we try to rank the
"Top 10", but don't let that stop comments from that come straight from the
heart.

Ray Moxom